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Seafood with Steamed Vegetables and Citrus Mayonnaise

17/11/2023

Here’s a refreshing recipe that blends the flavor of the sea with the lightness of steamed vegetables and the citrusy note of homemade mayonnaise.

Ingredients

  • 400 g of selected seafood (shrimp, langoustines, crab, etc.)
  • 200 g of assorted vegetables suited for steaming (carrots, zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower, etc.)
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 150 ml of seed oil or extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon (zest and juice)
  • 1 orange (zest and juice)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Aromatic herbs (parsley or cilantro), optional for garnish

Preparation

  1. Start with the citrus mayonnaise. In a bowl, beat the egg yolks and slowly add the oil, drop by drop at the beginning, until reaching a thick and homogeneous consistency.
  2. Finely grate the zest of the lemon and orange, being careful not to include the white part, and add it to the mayonnaise along with a couple of tablespoons of juice from both fruits. Mix well and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Put the mayonnaise in the refrigerator.
  3. Moving on to the seafood. If necessary, clean and wash them. For shrimp and langoustines, remove the shell and the intestinal thread.
  4. Cut the vegetables into uniform sizes to facilitate even cooking.
  5. Bring the water to a boil in a pot for steaming. Add the seafood and vegetables into the steaming baskets, being careful not to overlap them too much, and cook for about 5-7 minutes, depending on the size of the seafood and vegetables.
  6. Once cooked, arrange them on a plate and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  7. Serve the seafood and steamed vegetables with the citrus mayonnaise and, if desired, with a sprinkling of fresh aromatic herbs.

Curiosity

This recipe is perfect for a light but nutritious meal. Citrus mayonnaise is a summery variation of the classic mayonnaise and pairs perfectly with the delicate taste of seafood. Remember that the freshness of the ingredients is fundamental to enhance their flavor. Steaming also better preserves the nutritional properties of the vegetables and fish.

Seafood with Steamed Vegetables and Citrus Mayonnaise